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Home again after twenty-two hours at the home of the owners-managers. The power was “out” at their home but they have a wonderful propane heater that doesn’t operate with a fan. My propane furnace depends on electricity to circulate the air. I look at the weather situation as a “God-sent blessing.” I was able to visit with my host and hostess “face to face.” I’ve been isolated for so long, “visiting” was therapy for this depressed old lady!! Honestly, I shouldn’t say “God-sent blessing” because many deaths AND COMPLETE LOSS OF THE ORANGES CROP!! The freeze this year will also affect next year’s crop.  ~~ “A friend of the Park” had a major traffic accident near the RV Park and it “totaled” his pickup truck and he was in the hospital.

I’ve been living in this RV Park for thirteen-and-one-half months and I met the wife for the first time. “Mrs. Red” takes care of the bookkeeping in her home office while “Mr. Red” takes care of maintenance, etc,, etc., at the three RV Parks. OMG, “Mrs. Red” and I had heart-warming conversations. At every turn, we have similar interests: Essential oils, decorating the home with old-fashioned items, and memorabilia. (Like several of my former homes.) Also “faith and family.”

“Once in one-hundred-twenty-year  [cold weather] event”  according to a news conference with Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

Propane companies are not making deliveries. Road conditions are so hazardous “they” say an accident would be like “setting off a bomb.”  ~~ Mr. Red said he went “across town” for propane–at the company.  Now, I have ample propane and the furnace will operate when we have electricity. ~~ I will never take “heat” for granted again!! Texas will make every effort to correct the problems!! Now a secondary problem: One-hundred-twenty counties under a “boil water notice.” So many people have had a trickle of water at their faucets, it has created this water safety problem.

Rushing to publish. My power was off from 7:00 PM Monday until 1:00 PM Tuesday!!! I was bundled up but terribly cold.

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I was trembling with cold while bunded up with three pairs of socks in warm slippers; two pairs of gloves; warm clothes, warm robe, “slanket,” and goose-down sleeping bag. I was sitting in my easy chair with padded back at my back. ~~~ Then, separately, two neighbors came to check on me. One offered to take me to his trailer home but I declined. The second neighbor brought a propane heater and warmed my trailer. The owner-manager wasn’t going to take “no” for an answer. He was planning to take me to his home. I was so glad (praise God) that the power came on (briefly??) and I could stay in my home. I’m so unattractive, I don’t want to be around people!!! Long dirty stringy hair; several days without a shower because “too cold.”  ~~~~~ Just touching base!! But I’ll return as power permits to add additional details.

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Now, on my soapbox: I’ve been paying for GreatCall/Jitterbug “5-Star” service for seven years!! I’ve never needed it but a wise investment for an old lady. My “Smartphone” doesn’t hold a charge very long. It was thoroughly charged when I went to bed but dead at four-forty AM. I couldn’t call for help if I seriously needed it. I haven’t ventured outdoors but I speculate that my car will not start so I can’t drive myself in an emergency. ~~ Hey, I’m an old lady, and remember when we had oil lamps, kerosene heaters, wood stoves, fireplaces…; we had “landline” phones that didn’t demand daily charging.  ~~~ I was one of the four-million Texas residents without electricity. We have several more days of freezing temperature so I anticipate I’ll lose power again.

“Rolling blackouts”  in Texas. I awakened in the middle of the night, knowing something was wrong. I was shivering cold because the electric heated mattress pad wasn’t working. “Why?”  I went into the living room and looked out the window. No street lights; no lights anywhere!!  I covered my quilt with the “slanket” and spent several more hours in bed. My electricity was off for more than twelve hours!! When the power was restored, I rushed to prepare the pictures and the blog. Suddenly, no electricity… and I hadn’t reached the point of publication of this message. ~~~ Power again, at four o’clock, and I rush to publish although more that I could write.

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Sneaking pictures in while I have power. My trailer home is warm because I’m running the propane furnace at 70 degrees. Previously, I was relying on the space heaters because I don’t know how much propane remains in the tank. With these freezing temperatures, I think it’s important to heat the trailer before the next “blackout.” ~~ This morning, I retrieved the old, neglected radio–and batteries. ~~ I’m so glad I purchased all sizes of batteries on my previous shopping trip. I’m grateful that I took the time, several weeks ago, to reprogram the indoor-outdoor thermometer. I like to know the temperature.

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During the night, I had a “trickle of water” from my faucets. I didn’t anticipate frozen pipes during the day. ~~ I may not be able to sleep but I’m heading to bed at 8:00 PM. (The one place that is warm.) It’s so cold in my trailer home… but I’m not complaining.  I have containers of water, and lots of food. I sympathize with the homeless. The TV news reported The Salvation Army does not have sufficient space for the street people.

Revision: Nine o’clock bedtime? Snow in the yard. Tomorrow (according to weatherman) several inches of snow.

Adore-a-bear—able!! Able to adore a bear—specifically two bears. Both… are a gift from the owner-manager of this RV Park. Last year, the white bear with a long-stem red rose; today the gray bear with long-stem yellow rose. Folks are so kind to me, here at this RV Park in Waco, Texas. ****** HEARTWARMING!! ***

The owner-manager remembers all the single women in the Park.

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Several days, all day, freezing temperature.

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Happy Birthday Stephen and David.